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Sweet Basil |
| Class | Day, Date & Time | Instructor | Fee | |
CELEBRATE! |
Saturday May 1 |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| Planning on hosting a celebration this season? Here's a great menu! Learn Curried Butternut Squash Phyllo Squares; Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Tropical Fruit Salsa; Smoked Salmon-stuffed Crepes; Asparagus & Eggs with Lemon Dill Sauce; Mixed Green Salad with Ruby Grapefruit, Avocado & Champagne-Shallot Vinaigrette; Brie & Apple-stuffed Chicken Breasts with Almond Maple Sauce; & Shortcakes with Vanilla Bavarian Cream & Nectarines. | ||||
PASTRY PRIMER |
Tuesdays May 4 & May 11 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$120 |
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| Learn about making pastry in this two session class. Week I - Working with Dough: Lemon Curd Tarts with Sweet Whipped Cream; Orange Crème Shortcakes with Berries & Whipped Cream; Braided Almond Danish Coffee Cake; Pear-Almond Crème Tarts with Sweet Dough; Puff Pastry Strudel with Peaches, Apples & Pears; Chocolate Phyllo Purses filled with Flourless Chocolate Cake; & Raspberry Sauce. Week II - Plated Desserts: Chocolate Mousse Truffle; Raspberry Soufflés with Chocolate Truffles; Crepes with Orange Custard & Strawberries; Vanilla Bean Roulade with Lemon Bavarian & Sweet Cream, Strawberries & Candied Lemon Zest; & Sampler Plate: White Chocolate Truffles, S'mores Brownie; & Macadamia Nut Caramel Squares. | ||||
FOODS OF PARIS |
Wednesday May 5 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| This advanced culinary lesson has its basis in the classics but is a contemporary treasure. Join us to learn about foods that continue to make this city famous. Our lesson is Smoked Salmon Toasts with Poached Eggs; Mushroom & Chevre Soufflé; Pate a Choux a Trois - one pastry dough with three different flavors: Roquefort, Gruyere & Black Olive; Sugared Almond Crusted Duck Breasts with Chanterelles and Mixed Greens; & Roasted True Cod with Garlic Thyme Fingerling Potatoes. Dessert will be Summer Blueberry Custards. | ||||
PASTA POWER |
Wednesday May 5 |
Shelley Sikora |
$55 |
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| Sign up for a fun evening of pasta making with an array of delicious home-made sauces. Our lesson begins with classic homemade pasta; then flavored & colored pastas including Spinach, Herb, Lemon-Parsley & Roasted Red Bell Pepper. We'll go on to learn sauces including Rustic Marinara, Traditional Pesto; then Swordfish & Pasta with Citrus Pesto; Turkey Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce; & Pasta Olio d'Oliva with Oven-baked Clams. | ||||
SCHOOL'S OUT! |
Thursday May 6 |
Amy Barnes |
$50 |
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| Make the end of school a special occasion with a casual gathering of special friends with an array of delicious foods! Our menu will be Steak House Sliders with Mini Steak Fries; Pepperoni Calzone Rolls; Cheesy Turkey Sausage Nachos; Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps; Sesame Chicken Strips with Sweet Sauce; Tangy Poppy Seed Fruit Salad; & Peanut Butter & Jam filled Butter Cookies. | ||||
PARTY PLATTERS |
Thursday May 6 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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| You can create beautiful platters for all the special occasions in your life with the lessons from this class. Come have fun & learn about technique, portions & garnishing. Our menu will be Taste of the Islands Platter with Asian Style Pork Ribs; Crab Rangoon with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce; Chicken Yakitori Skewers; & Bacon-wrapped Pineapple. From the Grill Platter including Grilled Marinated Vegetable Skewers; Spicy Hoisin Grilled Chicken Wings with Cool Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce; Grilled Cajun Rib-eye Skewers; Grilled Shrimp with Lime-Cilantro Marinade & Sauce; Antipasto Platter with Marinated Olives & Artichoke Hearts; Grilled Bread with White Bean & fresh Tomato-Basil Toppings; Salami & Provolone Rolls; & Boursin with Pesto & Sun-dried Tomatoes. And lastly, a Summer Dessert Platter with fresh Summer Fruit & Berries; Dessert Cheeses & Dark Chocolate & Lemon Cake Squares. | ||||
LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday May 7 |
Linda Hunt |
$25 |
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| Plan to enjoy a delicious lunch & relaxing experience at our DEMONSTRATION class. Our yummy lesson teaches Roasted Chicken Breasts with Orange-Brandy Sauce served with Green Onion-Jasmine Rice Pilaf. Dessert will be Brownie Sandwiches with Mint Chip Ice Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday May 7 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| This class offers a great new menu you can use for entertaining. Join us for a gourmet lesson & enjoy a sampling of wines. Our lesson will be Shrimp Posole with Tomatillos & Sonoran Chopped Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette & Asadero Cheese Sticks, served with Gewurztraminer. The entrée will be Smoky Spice-rubbed Rib-eye Steaks with Lime Compound Butter; Roasted Sweet Potato Puree; Stuffed Red Onion & Mexican Corn Cakes, served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Tequila Soaked Lemon Sorbet with Sweet & Salty Tortilla Crisps. | ||||
MOTHER'S DAY TEA |
Saturday May 8 |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| Treat your Mom to special "together time" & create the foods for a traditionally inspired Tea. Our efforts will be rewarded when we sit down to enjoy these treats with cups of steaming tea! Come make Blue Cheese, Pear & Candied Walnut Tea Sandwiches; Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, Goat Cheese & Sprout Tea Sandwiches; Roasted Red Pepper & Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches with Caramelized Shallots; Lavender Lemon Tea Cakes; Strawberries & Cream Scones; Pear Strudel with Hazelnuts & Pear Brandy-Vanilla Sauce; Mini Chocolate Coffee Tarts with Cinnamon Whipped Cream; & Chocolate covered Coffee Beans. | ||||
THAI TREASURES |
Tuesday May 11 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| Learn how to create the enchanting flavors of Thai cuisine with the lessons from this class. These are dishes to treasure for a very long time. Join us for Sautéed Shrimp with Thai Spiced Eggplant & Thai Red Curry Sauce; Thai Coconut Soup with Lemon Grass & Sugarcane Chicken Dumplings; Coconut Curry Thai Chicken; Chicken Pad Thai (most famous Thai dish); Pork Loin with Thai Sauce & Papaya Salad; & Kao Neuw Kati: Sweet & Sticky Rice Dessert. | ||||
MEATLESS MIRACLES |
Wednesday May 12 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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| The secret is intense flavors! Learn Tuscan Farro Salad with Asparagus, Peas & Feta; Hearty Panzanella Salad with Fennel, Bell Peppers & Heirloom Tomatoes; Spiced Lentil Sliders with Cucumber Raita; South American Barley "Chupe" (Stew) with Queso Fresco; & Cheddar & Poblano Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms; Penne with Brussels Sprouts & Gorgonzola. | ||||
TAMALES |
Wednesday May 12 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| Come for a great lesson & experience the tradition of making tamales from scratch. You'll learn why the art of tamale-making is passed from one generation to the next. Come to learn Basic Tamale Dough; Green Corn Tamales with Salsa Fresca; Goat Cheese Tamale with Black Olive Masa & Lemon-Fig Salsa; Chorizo Tamales with Green Mole Sauce; Chicken Tamale with Mole Poblano; Smoked Salmon Tamales with Horseradish Crema; & Pulled Pork Tamales with Manchamantel Sauce made with Chiles, Bananas, Apples, & spices. | ||||
EASY GOURMET FOR TWO |
Thursday May 13 |
Amy Barnes |
Full |
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| For those who cook mostly for two, join us to learn an array of delicious, easy & new recipes with lots of great flavors! We'll prepare Strawberry Chicken Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing; Sautéed Champagne Chicken Breast with Garlic-Dill New Potatoes; Pork Medallions with Dijon Sauce; Skillet Steak & Spinach Salad with Cranberries & Walnuts; Thai Spice BBQ Shrimp with Lemon Grass; & Coconut Rice & Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cakes. | ||||
PIZZA PERFECT |
Thursday May 13 |
Linda Martin |
Full |
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| When you're ready for pizza, why not make your own? This fun class starts with dough-making so everyone makes one from scratch. From there we'll create these wonderful combinations: Deep-dish Meatball & Classic Crust; Fresh Tomato & Basil with Classic Crust; Grilled Pizza with Peppers, Prosciutto, Tomatoes, Sausage with Honey Crust; Barbecue Chicken with Smoked Gouda & Red Onion with Honey Crust; Wild Mushroom Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Fontina & Rosemary with Parmesan Crust; Grilled White Pizza with Oregano & Basil with Classic Crust; & Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Rosemary Crust. | ||||
| Class | Day, Date & Time | Instructor | Fee | |
LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday May 14 |
Laura Slama |
Full |
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| End your week on a delicious note! Our DEMONSTRATION is Grilled Steak with Warm Shallot Vinaigrette, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Sautéed Haricots Verts. Dessert is Strawberry Napoleons with Vanilla Sugar Whipped Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday May 14 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| Make a date for a fun & interesting culinary experience & share the cooking & sampling of a couple of wines. Enjoy Cheese Soufflé with Celeriac & Apple Walnut Salad, served with Chenin Blanc. The entrée will be Peppercorn-crusted Beef Tenderloin on Beef-Steak Tomatoes with Goat Cheese, French Fried Onions & Balsamic Vinegar Sauce; Fresh Tagliatelle with Herb Pesto Sauce; & Steamed Brussels Sprouts in Caramelized Onions served with Zinfandel. Dessert will be Banana Chocolate Chip Soufflés with Rum Flavored Whip Cream. | ||||
CAKE DECORATING |
Saturday May 15 |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| The art & technique of cake decorating is a wonderful skill to have & one that is easy & fun to master. Through demonstration you'll learn how to ice a cake, create borders, make flowers, leaves & write with icing. Each student will practice these techniques & then receive a baked cake to ice, design, decorate & take home. Supplies are included. | ||||
YEAST BREAD PRIMER |
Saturday May 15 |
Linda Hunt |
$50 |
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| We're taking the steps to bread making & breaking them down so that we can understand the process step by step. Each person will make a loaf of bread from the beginning to end & will gain a thorough knowledge of yeast development, kneading, proofing, rising, punching down & baking to get a perfect crust. Join us for a chance to experience bread making in its pure form. | ||||
FABULOUS FISH |
Tuesday May 18 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$60 |
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| Learn the ins & outs of cooking fish with great recipes for summer! We will discuss purchasing & holding fish & cooking methods & times for each. Learn New England Fish Chowder; Mahi Mahi skewers with Tomatillo Dip; Trout Amandine with Rice Pilaf; Cedar plank Salmon with Mango Glaze & Fruit Salsa; Swordfish Steak Provencal; Asian Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise; & Asparagus & Crab stuffed Sole with Tarragon Brown Butter Sauce. | ||||
INDIAN COOKING |
Tuesday May 18 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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| There are many reasons we find the cuisine of this vast country so delicious & inviting. Come learn to prepare it yourself using the ingredients & spices that make traditional Indian foods so good. Our lesson will be Indian Flatbread; Indian Lamb Samosas with fresh Mint Dipping Sauce; South Indian Spicy Lentil Stew; Shrimp & Chayote in Coconut-Tamarind Sauce; Sautéed Vegetables in Coconut Curry Sauce; Spicy Chicken Curry; & warm Indian Rice Pudding. | ||||
TORTILLAS, SALSA & QUESADILLAS |
Wednesday May 19 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| When you can make these fresh at home, you'll never go back to the grocer's. And here's all the excuse you need to have a great Southwest party to boot! Come for a fun & delicious experience to make Chipotle-rubbed Salmon Tacos with Cucumber-Apple Salsa; Feta Cheese Quesadillas with Mediterranean Salsa; Beer Braised Turkey Tacos with Fresh Corn Tortillas; Fresh Flour Tortilla Quesadillas with Queso Fresco & Mango-Avocado Salsa; & Plantain & Cotija Gorditas with warm Tomato Salsa. Dessert will be Sonoran Sopaipillas with Powdered Sugar. | ||||
FISH ON THE GRILL |
Wednesday May 19 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| With this fabulous lesson you'll be able to cook fish year-round on the grill! Learn Grilled Shrimp & Green Papaya Salad; Grilled Salmon with Garlic-Walnut Sauce; Grilled Halibut with Arugula & Orange Salad; Grilled White Fish in foil served with Colored Rice; Grilled Sea Bass with fresh Pea Sauce & Pea & Tomato Relish; Marinated & Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tropical Salsa & Coconut Rice; & Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Butter, Capers & Orzo. | ||||
BBQ USA |
Thursday May 20 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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| This grilling class takes a culinary tour incorporating the best & most famous recipes from each region of the US. Enjoy this sampling & decide for yourself who has the very best BBQ! Come to prepare Florida Key Lime & Cilantro Grilled Steak; Carolina Pork & Bacon "Twirls"; California BBQ Chicken Pizza; St. Louis Pork Steaks; Texas Boot Stompin' Oven-roasted BBQ Chicken; New Mexico Grilled & Bacon-wrapped Corn on the Cob; & Georgia Baby Back Ribs with a sweet & sticky Peach Barbeque Sauce. | ||||
SOUTHWEST FINGER FOODS |
Thursday May 20 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| Spring is a great time for a Southwest party. You'll enjoy Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli; Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos with Red Pepper-Tomato Sauce; Grilled Rib-eye Skewers with Cilantro Pesto; Margarita Shrimp Bites in Puff Pastry; Black Bean & Corn Wonton Cups; & Grilled Chicken & Red Onion Quesadillas with Tomatillo Salsa. Dessert will be White Chocolate "Tamales." | ||||
LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday May 21 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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| Treat yourself to a delicious lunch & recipes you'll use for a long time. Our DEMONSTRATION class will be Grilled Chicken & Pear Salad with Caramelized Onions, Baby Greens & Feta with Champagne Vinaigrette, served with Cheddar Cheese Scones. Dessert will be French Apple Tarts with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday May 21 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| Plan a date night & an outstanding culinary experience at this class! Couples will work together & sample wines with the meal. Join us to learn Sage-Cream Corn Bruschetta served with Prosciutto, Shrimp & Rice Salad with Roasted Peppers & fresh Veggies, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Pecan Crusted Chicken Breasts stuffed with Blue Cheese; Pumpkin Gnocchi with Mushroom Parsley Cream Sauce & fresh Vegetable Relish, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart served with melted Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream. | ||||
SINGLES ENTERTAIN |
Saturday May 22 |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| Come learn these recipes geared for singles. Sign up for a fun lesson & learn lots in just three hours! Our lesson will be Goat Cheese-Pesto Phyllo Rolls with Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade; Butternut Squash, Brie & Cherry Chutney Quesadillas; Mixed Greens topped with Almond Crusted Chicken, Feta Cheese & Cranberries tossed with Maple Dressing; Pork Chops with Apples, Brandy Cream Sauce & Celeriac Mashed Potatoes; Grilled Prosciutto & Asparagus Bundles with Béarnaise Sauce; & Dill Linguini with Sautéed Shrimp in Garlic-Lemon Sauce. Dessert will be Lemon Curd Bread Pudding with macerated Berries. | ||||
ITALIAN GARDEN PARTY |
Saturday May 22 |
Shelley Sikora |
$55 |
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| We have great ideas for an enchanting dinner party. Join us for an Italian culinary experience which includes Grilled Antipasto with Mezzo Soprano; Antipasto with a Cheese board of Italian Cheeses-Asiago, Grana Padano & Rustico with Black Pepper, served with sliced, rustic Italian Bread; Chicken Saltimbocca; Polenta with Parmesan Cheese; & Orange, Fennel & Celery Salad with Black Olives. Dessert will be died-&-gone-to-heaven Tiramisu. | ||||
SOUTHWEST SAMPLER |
Tuesday May 25 |
Melissa Stockmar |
$55 |
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| Learn about the dynamics, contrasts & enchanting flavors of Southwest cuisine. This class will teach how to use chilies to achieve outstanding flavors & will give you recipes to enjoy for a very long time. Join us to learn Crab & Corn Fritters with Red Chili Glaze; Poblano Chili Rice Pudding; Pork Tenderloin with Red Chili Cider Glaze & Apple-Pine Nut Chutney; Chili Rellenos with Goat Cheese & Mushrooms; Chorizo Enchiladas with Guajillo Sauce; & Lasagna with Ricotta Chicken Filling, Chipotle Tomato Sauce & Poblano Pesto. Dessert will be Chocolate Chili Tarts with Cinnamon Whipped Cream. | ||||
SALMON SPECIALTIES |
Tuesday May 25 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| Love salmon? Sign up for a chance to learn this wonderful assortment of recipes. Our inspiring lesson includes Asian Salmon Burgers with Asian Cucumber Relish & Fried Sesame Wontons Strips; Salmon-Potato Cakes with Roasted Tomato Mayonnaise; Cedar-Planked Salmon with Maple Glaze & Mustard Mashed Potatoes; Braised Salmon Mediterranean Style; Sake-Marinated Salmon served over Shrimp with Fried Rice in a Spicy Pineapple Reduction; Salmon Marinated in Honey & Soy Sauce on Farfalle with Black Olive Pesto; & Pan-Roasted Salmon Steaks with Sherry Vinegar-Honey Glaze & Spicy Tomato Relish, served with Parsley-Potatoes. | ||||
SOUTHEAST ASIAN FOODS |
Wednesday May 26 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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| Learn about the enticing flavors & specialties of this legendary land. Come to prepare Korean Barbecue Beef with Red Leaf Lettuce & Rice; Burmese Vegetables with Hot Peppers; Cambodian Eggplant, Pork & Shrimp with Spicy Lime Sauce; Thai Baked Prawns & Mung Bean Noodles (Kung Op Wun Sen); Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls (Cha Gio Chay); & dessert of Vietnamese Coconut Flan with Caramel (Banh Dua Ca Ra Men). | ||||
MEDITERRANEAN |
Wednesday May 26 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$60 |
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| Come learn the secrets to Mediterranean cooking. This cuisine is delicious & flavored with healthy combinations of veggies, meats, nuts & spices. Come learn so you can enjoy these flavors at home! Our lesson is Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Feta, Olives, & Pine Nuts served on Lettuce; Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice & Currants; Artichokes stuffed with Garlic, Bread Crumbs, & Parmesan; Rosemary & Lime Roasted Sea Bass with Mediterranean Salsa; Lentil, Rice & Veggie Casserole with Eggplant Sauce; & Garlic Chicken & Fruit Ragout. Dessert will be Spiced Cake with Almonds & Caramelized Oranges. | ||||
LOW FAT, BIG FLAVOR |
Thursday May 27 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 | |
| Take out the fat, leave in the flavor! That's our motto at this delicious class! Come learn how to do it using these great recipes. Our lesson will be Roasted Salmon Pot Pie; Picadillo Pork Burritos with Queso Ancho Cheese; Filet Mignon with Garlic Toasts; Basil, Citrus & Mixed Green Salad; Pan-Roasted Corn & Poblano Chili Pasta Salad; General Tsao's Chicken & Steamed Rice; & for dessert, Chocolate Cheesecake Bars. | ||||
ITALIAN FAMILY FAVORITES |
Thursday May 27 |
Linda Martin |
$55 |
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| If your family loves Italian foods, join us for an inspiring lesson to learn a variety of great new dinner recipes. We'll prepare Crostini with Sautéed Mushrooms, Garlic & Herbs; Antipasto Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette; Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions; Grilled Pork Chops with Thyme, Lemon & Pesto; Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes, Black Olives, & Basil; & Spaghetti with Roasted Eggplant & Cherry Tomatoes. Dessert will be Cannoli with Ricotta, Chocolate Chips and Orange Zest. | ||||
LUNCH AND LEARN |
Friday May 28 |
Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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| Take time out to enjoy a delicious lunch at our DEMONSTRATION class. We'll teach an easy menu perfect for entertaining. Our lesson will be Roasted Almond Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Rosemary Sauce served with Späetzle Noodles. Dessert will be Crustless Almond Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce. | ||||
GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday May 28 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
Full |
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| Come for a great experience & delicious meal & share it all with your partner! Our lesson this evening is Squashed Cherry Tomato and Smashed Olive Bruschetta & warm Spinach Salad with Fire-Roasted Corn & Crumbled Goat Cheese with Crispy Pancetta Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is Tenderloin of Pork with Crab Risotto & Tri-Pepper Sauce; Broccoli with Parmesan & Lemon with Sauce Mousseline, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Black & White Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream & Strawberries. | ||||
SWEET LITTLE CAKES |
Saturday May 29 |
Melissa Stockmar |
Full |
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| Cupcakes are the rage for many delicious reasons! Come learn to create your own little treasures in this fun class. Our assortment will be Milky Way Cupcakes; Brown Sugar Pecan Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting & Pecan Brittle; Chunky Monkey Cupcakes; German Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Orange Frosting; Mini Brownie Cupcakes with Mint Icing & Chocolate Shavings; Lemon Curd Cupcakes with Raspberry Bavarian & Candied Lemon Zest; & Carrot & Zucchini Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. | ||||
INDOOR GRILLING |
Saturday May 29 |
Linda Hunt |
Full |
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| Too hot to go outside & grill? Learn to grill indoors using a grill pan & stove-top grill to get true grill flavors while you stay cool as a cucumber! The lessons of this great menu will be Grilled Onions & Sweet Peppers with Pesto on Ciabatta; Prosciutto & Basil-wrapped Lemon Shrimp; Soy & Honey-lacquered Salmon; Chorizo Quesadillas; Simply Grilled Asparagus; & Grilled & sliced Yukon Gold Potatoes with Fleur de Sel. Dessert will be Grilled Lemon-Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Raspberry Liqueur, Raspberries & Whipped Cream. | ||||
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